From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi
Kebbi State Governor Dr Nasir Idris has appealed to the people of Kebbi South to join hands with his administration to deliver the desired dividends of democracy to the area.
He made this call at the final grand ceremony of the Zuru Uhola Cultural Festival and Agricultural Show held in Zuru, Zuru Local Government Area of the state.
Idris emphasized the importance of collaboration in executing projects that directly impact the lives of ordinary people in the area, citing the reconstruction of the Koko-Dabai road as an example.
“I know it is a Federal Government road, which I wrote severally for the revocation of the road but still awaiting response from the federal government. However, there may be some people playing politics with the road,” he suspected.
Expressing concern over the state of the road, the Governor said, “Even if it’s going to be the only project I would do for the people of Zuru Emirate, I will ensure that I do it, so that later the Federal Government can pay me back.”
He applauded the organizers of the Zuru 2024 Uhola Cultural Festival and Agricultural Show, adding that his administration was ready to promote diversification in tourism and cultural heritage.
“We are done with Yauri Fishing Festival, now is Zuru Annual Cultural Festival, while we await Arugungu International Fishing Festival, which In Sha Allah will also be done this year,” he assured.
Idris, who received an award of excellence for facilitating an improved security situation in the Southern part of Kebbi State, assured the people of Zuru Emirate that his administration would continue to beef up security to enable them to return to their farms and normal businesses.
“I spend millions of Naira every month on security. I want to protect the lives and property of my people. I promised to ensure that security challenges in the state are reduced to the barest minimum. Therefore, I need people’s support and cooperation in achieving these noble objectives,” he said.
The Emir of Zuru, Maj.-Gen. Muhammadu Sani Sami (rtd), Sami Gomo II, thanked the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, for supporting the occasion.
“This year’s festival is unique, showcasing so many cultural heritages, and it was a colorful and successful festival,” he said.